Toronto Symphony Orchestra (Luminato, David Pecault Square, June 17/12)

As mentioned off the top it had been over a decade since the Toronto Symphony Orchestra's last free public outdoor performance so it was a real treat to take in. The initial raindrops sent umbrellas skyward but it quickly passed as we enjoyed the simultaneous premiere (alongside a Baltimore performance) of the 2012 Overture made in respect to 1812 Overture. It was an enjoyable, joyous piece. Unclassically trained I couldn't name all the pieces but the theme from ET was unmistakable while the closing rendition of 1812 Overture was quite spectacular - the added aspect of rain for pathetic fallacy as well as fireworks set to the time of the drumming added immensely. There was a quick encore as well but being sans fireworks it was hard to compare.